Dr Philippa Whitford hopes to be the next MP for Central Ayrshire after voters head to the ballot box on May 7. If elected, the SNP candidate says she will endeavour to help create more quality jobs in the area, and oppose Westminster’s “obsession with austerity”.

In 2014, one man's life was turned upside down after he fell ill. From then till now, John McIntyre has been through a number of operations and his courage has inspired pals to organise a 100-mile cycle in his name.

Angela Constance hails new skills centre as a "deliberate connection between what skills employers in this region are calling out for and showing pupils the wide range of career opportunities out there."

North Ayrshire's Provost has been overwhelmed by the number of people working to make a positive difference to their communities and says there's been plenty to celebrate at the start of an eventful year.

Darts pundit Wayne Mardle will be in Irvine on March 20 to take part in a fundraiser exhibition in for Bourtreehill AFC. Recognised as one of the biggest personalities in the game, one local personality is hoping to best 'Hawaii 501' on the night.